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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.12, 185.27 and 113.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.12, 185.27 and 113.86 is: 169.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.12 : 185.27 = 113.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.12/185.27 = 113.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.12x = 185.27 × 113.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.12x = 21,094.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,094.84/124.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.96

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